V. M. Shinde
Apr 1, 1972
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Abstract Mesityl oxide (4-methyl-3-pentene-2-one) has been used for the solvent extraction studies of some transition metals such as Th, Zr, U, Pd, Pt, V, Cr, Mo, W, Re, Fe, Au, and Ga. In the present article optimum conditions for the extraction of the above metals have been given based on a critical survey of the relevant factors such as the effect of acid concentration, reagent concentration, salting-out agent, period of extraction, and diverse ions. The mechanism underlying these extractions is also discussed. The mesityl oxide has proved to be an excellent extractant as it provides clean-cut separation of a large number of ions in minimum time.